Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Freshman Engineers Unlikely Day School Gift | The Jewish Week

Freshman Engineers Unlikely Day School Gift | The Jewish Week: The 17-year-old, a freshman mechanical engineering major at the upstate university, decided her alma mater needed the cash more than her family, which had already budgeted for the full tuition.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Teen Turns Card Collecting Into Philanthropy | NBC Chicago

Teen Turns Card Collecting Into Philanthropy | NBC Chicago: Teen Turns Card Collecting Into Philanthropy
Richard Moy

John Makowiec, a sophomore at New Trier High School, took his love of collecting sports cards and started a charity called Cards To Kids.

Will the National Citizen Service stop young people rioting? | Society | The Guardian

Will the National Citizen Service stop young people rioting? | Society | The Guardian: Will the National Citizen Service stop young people rioting?

David Cameron says the scheme will restore values, responsibility and self-discipline. Its critics say it is too expensive and will not help disaffected youngsters

Monday, August 29, 2011

Teens Who Volunteer Reap Academic Rewards - ABC News: Volunteering was the last thing on Devin Cohen's mind three years ago, when he was keeping his mom company at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y., where she received treamtment for a genetic disease in the oncology unit.

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Aliana, 11, helps Haiti with her ‘Project 1,000 Give $20’ | Bermuda News

Aliana, 11, helps Haiti with her ‘Project 1,000 Give $20’ | Bermuda News: When 11-year-old Aliana King set out to raise $20,000 for charity, she had no idea what she was getting herself into.

“I was pretty nervous,” admitted Aliana, of the night in April when she first took to the stage in front of her church congregation.

Friday, August 26, 2011

The International Community Foundation Sponsors San Diego Teen to Attend 2011 "One Young World Summit" in Switzerland

The International Community Foundation Sponsors San Diego Teen to Attend 2011 "One Young World Summit" in Switzerland: n an effort to empower an emerging youth leader in the field of international philanthropy, the International Community Foundation (ICF) has sponsored Morgan Hicks, an 18 year old resident of Carmel Valley and a senior at the Bishops School in La Jolla, to represent the foundation at the One Young World Summit in Zurich, Switzerland in early September. Hicks will be joined by over 1,600 other under 25s from every country across the globe including 94 other delegates from the United States

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Holy Innocents' Grad Takes Promised Track Shoes to Jamaica - Sandy Springs, GA Patch

Holy Innocents' Grad Takes Promised Track Shoes to Jamaica - Sandy Springs, GA Patch: O’Neal Wanliss, a Georgia track star and 2011 graduate of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, has delivered on a promise he made in his own SPIKES 4 Tykes program by donating track shoes to Jamaica. Wanliss created the SPIKES 4 Tykes through Holy Innocents’ Program for Global Citizenship.

On Aug. 4, Wanliss flew to Jamaica, his father’s native country, to deliver shoes to schools, including Montego Bay Preparatory, Cornwall College, and the Craighead All-Age School.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Where young, wealthy people find help giving their money away | Reuters Money

Where young, wealthy people find help giving their money away | Reuters Money: "Just 22, Franklin (pictured) began a life-changing journey into philanthropy. Today he gives away one-fourth of his income and serves as executive director of Bolder Giving at the tender age of 31. And like many other young philanthropists, Franklin has benefited from new resources that didn’t exist a generation ago. As he has learned, philanthropy is about more than just giving a check, and that some training is involved."

Redmond teens organize TEDxRedmond 2011 to inspire and motivate young people - Redmond Reporter

Redmond teens organize TEDxRedmond 2011 to inspire and motivate young people - Redmond Reporter: "We don't have to wait till we grow up (to make a difference),' Priya said.

This year's presenters include a young man discussing the country's food system, a Redmond High School student working to end the use of child soldiers in Africa, two musical prodigies and a competitive sailor.

The four girls worked to get speakers from various sectors so kids can learn about things such as entrepreneurship and nonprofits, which they wouldn't learn in school."

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Jewish Community Youth Foundation shapes young philanthropists - MercerSpace

Jewish Community Youth Foundation shapes young philanthropists - MercerSpace: "The Jewish Community Youth Foundation is starting its ninth year, with over 160 teens from 8th-12th grades participating in the project. Administered by a unique partnership consisting of the Ricky and Andrew J. Shechtel Philanthropic Fund, Jewish Family & Children’s Service and the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks, the program is designed to develop the next generation of philanthropists."

Young philanthropists go high-tech to reach lofty giving goals | Reuters Money

Young philanthropists go high-tech to reach lofty giving goals | Reuters Money: "or does Greene have a huge bankroll to back his pet project, a new website called WorldPennyJar dedicated to disaster relief, health, education and the environment.

Yet Greene is light-years ahead of many in his age group to grasp how high-tech will change giving in the 21st Century. For starters, he’s using the same strategy indie artists now exploit to raise start-up capital: a concept known as “crowdfunding,” and popularized on sites such as Kickstarter and indiegogo.com. To explain WorldPennyJar, Greene produced a 4-minute video and posted it to attract donations."

Monday, August 15, 2011

Philanthropy Class Will Distribute $10,000 to Charities

Philanthropy Class Will Distribute $10,000 to Charities: "CORTLAND, NY (08/15/2011)(readMedia)-- A class of SUNY Cortland students this fall will give away $10,000 in real money to local charities that they decide are the most deserving.

These future philanthropists, foundation administrators or civic-minded individuals are enrolled in a new course, funded by the sister of billionaire investor Warren Buffet, which allows students to have an immediate and significant impact on the community."

Friday, August 12, 2011